The Principles of Permaculture with Some Examples

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

When you hear the word “permaculture,” what comes to mind? If you have no idea what it means, it’s really just another word used to describe sustainable living. However, permaculture is more of the methodology for how homes, communities and cities can recognize and take into account the relationship between ...

How to Harvest the Rain

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Rain barrels or rainwater tanks have many benefits such as recharging groundwater and saving your faucet water. If you already know the advantages, now it's time to setup a rain harvesting system for your home. Even if you don't need to use the water for your garden or landscaping, you ...

Fixes for Common Rain Barrel Problems

Friday, March 20th, 2009

A rain barrel is a great way to conserve water while providing ample irrigation for a garden or backyard orchard. But sometimes rain barrels develop issues. Today we'll look at a few solutions for common problems. Fixes for Common Rain Barrel Problems Mosquitoes hovering around the rain barrel --A mosquito donut ...